Publications by authors named "S J M van Leeuwen"
In this work, we pioneered the preparation of diamond-containing flexible electrodes using 3D printing technology. The herein developed procedure involves a unique integration of boron-doped diamond (BDD) microparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) within a flexible polymer, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Initially, the process for the preparation of homogeneous filaments with optimal printability was addressed, leading to the development of two TPU/CNT/BDD composite electrodes with different CNT:BDD weight ratios (1:1 and 1:2), which were benchmarked against a TPU/CNT electrode.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Tooth wear is the loss of dental hard tissue due to chemical and mechanical processes, and its prevalence ranges from 13 to 80 % in the general population. Management depends on understanding potential risk factors; however, the role of saliva as one of them is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between salivary pH and flow, and tooth wear in patients referred to a specialized dental clinic for tooth wear management.
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- Oral focus screening before hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is critical, yet the impact of chronic dental issues on post-transplant health is not well understood.
- A study of 500 patients highlighted that nearly half had untreated chronic dental problems, and those with three or more issues stayed in the hospital five days longer on average.
- The research found that while having multiple dental foci increased hospital length of stay, it did not significantly affect early mortality rates post-HCT.